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by Susan K. Smith — Read all 16 poems by Susan K. Smith

Though a Protestant, I was moved by Pope John Paul I brief appearance on the world scene. He had a great Spirit in him, and then he was gone ...

Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Shooting Star

You were like a shooting star
Millions saw you from afar
Flaming in the night time sky
Then disappearing up on high

But those who saw your fleeting light
Were warmed in spirit by your sight
Touching hearts like gentle fire
Kindling hope in our desire

Though many were not there to see
You linger in our memory
You did not leave us quite the same
For part of us, you became

© August 1980, S. K. Smith

S. K. Smith - Poems - Mortality - Shooting Star

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Reviewed by Susanne Leist

Reviewed on September 13, 2019

I love this. Your poem reminds me of my brother who was here for too short a time.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on September 7, 2008

This is a fine tribute, Susan. Thank you for sharing it. Love and blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 4, 2008

This is a great tribute to a man of God who touched so many hearts while he was on earth.

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on August 2, 2008

Good spiritual remembrance giving us all something to think about here.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on July 31, 2008

A very special, blessed man of God who led his flock valiantly for the better part of twenty five years and miss him tremendously I do. Thank you for your heartfelt, inspirational words....

Be always safe,

Karen

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on July 31, 2008

Hi Susan,seeing the pope is an amazing experience and I'm glad you had such a wonderful and spiritual time.Thank you for sharing your experiences.He is a sight to see.Take care

Edwin

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